Meet the BETTY Bolo Necklace a refined statement piece with playful movement and ethereal presence. This versatile lariat-style necklace features a shimmering 14K gold-filled paperclip chain that slips fluidly through a gold “slip-lock,” allowing you to adjust the length to suit your mood. Let the tassels fall evenly or asymmetrically to frame your neckline with effortless grace.

Anchoring the tassel ends are iridescent freshwater pearls paired with radiant, high-vibration Tanzanite stones each one raw, AAA quality, and weighing in at an average of 13 to 19.5 carats. Lightweight yet substantial, the BETTY is your go-to for daily elegance or a sleek night-out transformation.

• Adjustable up to 31" in length
• Fully customizable drop wear it high as a choker or loose and layered
• Let the tassels drape evenly for symmetry, or play with asymmetry for movement and intrigue
• Perfect with V-necks, button-downs, open blazers, or plunging backs
• Lightweight enough for all-day wear, bold enough for statement styling
• For an elevated stack, pair with minimal gold chains or layered gemstone chokers

• AAA-grade Tanzanite stones

• Natural, raw, minimally polished

• Average carat weight: 13–19.5 carats each
• Freshwater pearls with rich iridescence
• 14K gold-filled (14/20) paperclip chain
• Liquid gold beads at each tassel top
• 14K gold-filled slip-lock slider clasp for full adjustability
• 14K gold-filled AXB authentication tag
• Ethically sourced gems and components

Hand-assembled in NYC using traditional and intuitive techniques
Slight variations, inclusions, or natural flaws are part of each gem's story and power

Rumored Metaphysical Healing Properties:
Tanzanite is a stone of transformation and inner evolution. It activates the throat, third eye, and crown chakras uniting intellect with intuition and empowering clear, compassionate communication. Known to soothe obsessive tendencies, it brings emotional balance while connecting you to higher consciousness.

Freshwater Pearls: calm the spirit, embody feminine energy, and nurture self-trust. Together, this pairing centers your voice and softens the edges of the day.

She speaks in light, in hue, in stone,
A velvet thread, her voice, her own.
A gem from Earth, a tale retold,
In pearl and flame and fluid gold.

Historical Significance:
Tanzanite, first discovered in the Mererani Hills of Tanzania in 1967, remains one of the rarest gemstones on Earth, found only in one location globally. Due to its single-source origin, it’s often called the "gemstone of a generation." Pearls, meanwhile, have graced bodies for millennia symbols of wisdom, moonlight, and purity from ancient Rome to imperial China.

Scientific Perspective:
Tanzanite is a variety of the mineral zoisite, colored deep blue-violet by trace vanadium. Unlike most commercial stones, these Tanzanite gems are not heat treated, preserving their raw crystalline frequency. Freshwater pearls are organic formations, their iridescence caused by layered nacre. Both are cherished for their natural formation and subtle optical effects.

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• Buff cloth
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• Crafted in fine 14K gold 14/20 and sterling silver - with the exception of the Charmhattan Collection, which features alternate specialty finishes.
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Each Alexandria Black piece is a reverent expression of natural history and cultural legacy crafted from gemstones, crystals, fine metals, leather, feathers, bark, and antique textiles. Inspired by the primitive elegance of tribal adornment, ceremonial tools, ancient armor, and sacred ritual objects, these accessories carry the essence of protection, identity, and memory.

My creative process is rooted in an ethnological admiration for global cultures, and deeply informed by the textures of pottery, textiles, and natural materials. Fragrance is part of that ritual; each piece is accompanied by a seasonal aromatherapy blend, a sensory gift to ground your experience. Each smaller jewelry and accessory item is securely shipped within the Alexandria Black keepsake satchel - crafted entirely from repurposed materials like antique Metropolitan Opera programs, modern design drawings, Indian saris, past-season design swatches, and lighting gels.

Influenced daily by music, architecture, nature, and the magic of art; these designs are both personal and timeless. They are heirlooms in motion, meant to be worn with intention and passed on with love.